Julien Hénard Fontainebleau, 1812 - Paris, 1887 Artist discussing with peasants during his walk Painting, oil on wood Signed lower left "J. Hénard" and old label on the back "JH" (Julien Hénard) Painting: 16 x 22 cm Beautiful original frame: 29.5 x 35 cm Circa 1860-70 Superb and amusing painting presenting a painter discussing with a group of peasants taking their break after work. We can see the artist from behind in a white suit with a portable easel. This painting is a testimony to outdoor painting by painters of the Barbizon school. Special equipment such as portable easels and tube oil colors made it easier for artists to work outside the studio.